Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-1112 | WN08-GE-000007 | SV-48033r1_rule | IAAC-1 | Low |
Description |
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Outdated or unused accounts provide penetration points that may go undetected. Inactive accounts must be deleted if no longer necessary or, if still required, disabled until needed. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-07 |
Check Text ( C-44771r1_chk ) |
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Run the DUMPSEC utility. Select "Dump Users as Table" from the "Report" menu. Select the following fields, and click "Add" for each entry: UserName SID LastLogonTime AcctDisabled Review the "LastLogonTime". If any enabled accounts have not been logged into within the past 35 days, this is a finding. The following accounts are exempt: Built-in administrator account (SID ending in 500) Built-in guest account (SID ending in 501) Application accounts Disabled accounts Review the list with the SA to determine the finding validity for each account reported. Dormant accounts that have been reviewed and deemed to be required must be documented with the IAO. |
Fix Text (F-41171r1_fix) |
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Regularly review accounts to determine if they are still active. Accounts that have not been used in the last 35 days must be removed or disabled. |